(10/21/18) Caleb Kwok
Jesus, Friend of Tax Collectors and Sinners – Reaching Out as Friends
Scriptures: Luke 7:34-35, Proverbs 18:24 , 22:11, 27:6,9,17, Luke 10:25-37, John 15:13-15

Outline:

Jesus, friend of tax collectors and sinners

Foundation and building blocks of friendship

1. Proverbs 18:24 (Constancy)
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (ESV)

2. Proverbs 22:11 (Character)
He who loves purity of heart and has grace on his lips, the king will be his friend.

3. Proverbs 27:6 (Care)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

4. Proverbs 27:9 (Counsel)
Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel

5. Proverbs 27:17 (Countenance)
As iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

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